Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

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From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

brought into existence

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

the two together, not just one

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not leave her room, and received nobody.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

presently existing

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

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From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

only a very short time before

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

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From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

go away from a place

From this reading She did not leave her room, and received nobody.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

no person; not anyone

From this reading She did not leave her room, and received nobody.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

a woman slave in a harem

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading She did not leave her room, and received nobody.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

the group following and attending to some important person

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She did not leave her room, and received nobody.

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From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She did not leave her room, and received nobody.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

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From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

a male human offspring

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading During the few hours he had spent in his house in the intervals, his wife had secluded herself from him and had not admitted any of the retinue to her presence.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

an event that departs from expectations

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

at the time that

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

in or at the place that

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.

which person or people

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One day both husband and wife were invited to be god-parents at Roppand, in the house of Gabriel Vitez to whom a son had been born, and who knew nothing of the existing variance.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading WIFE AND ODALISQUE Since that painful interview Madame Banfy had not seen her husband.

past form of “will” — decree or ordain

From this reading Fate had willed that Banfy should remain away continually; he was hardly back from the assembly at Karlsburg when he was called to Somlyo where his troops had taken a stand against the Turks.